A State Department cable reveals an unknown actor used AI to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Signal, contacting government and foreign officials. The imposter, active since mid-June 2025, used AI-generated voicemails and texts to potentially gain access to information. The State Department is investigating, noting this...
EA Sports College Football 26's ratings for Ohio State players have been criticized by Eleven Warriors. Linebacker Payton Pierce (74), safety Jaylen McClain (77), and offensive linemen Luke Montgomery (78) and Austin Siereveld (78) are considered undervalued, despite their potential and contributions. Defensive tackle Kayden McDonald (80), while...
Italian police bloodhound Bruno, known for his heroic rescues, was found dead after being poisoned. His trainer, Arcangelo Caressa, suspects he was targeted due to his anti-dogfighting work and has received death threats. The incident sparked outrage and a criminal investigation under Italy's new animal protection law, which...
President Trump threatened to impose tariffs of up to 200% on imported pharmaceuticals, giving companies a year to adjust. Commerce Secretary Lutnick confirmed details would be released by month's end following completed studies. While Trump has a history of shifting tariff plans, this announcement marks his most significant statement...
Prime Day 2025 (July 8-11) offers significant discounts on MacBook Pros. Deals range from $1429 to $3596, depending on the M4 chip, RAM, storage, and screen size. The sales include up to $404 off various models, all available in two colors. Non-Amazon Prime members can find similar...
French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day state visit to the UK, marked by pomp and circumstance. However, the visit is overshadowed by US President Trump's threatened global tariffs, potentially impacting the EU and global economy. Macron will address the UK parliament, meet with King Charles III, Prime...
A report on the Post Office Horizon IT scandal reveals the devastating impact on sub-postmasters wrongly accused of theft. Over 13 individuals may have died by suicide due to the scandal, with many more experiencing severe mental health issues. The inquiry found the Post Office and Fujitsu knew of...
A man forcibly taken from his mother as a newborn during Argentina's 1976-1983 military dictatorship has been reunited with his sister after 48 years. The Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo, a human rights group, used a DNA test to identify him as the 140th baby they've helped reunite...
The IRS has filed a joint court document seeking to effectively exempt religious organizations from the Johnson Amendment, a 1954 law restricting political endorsements by tax-exempt groups. This follows a lawsuit by the National Religious Broadcasters Association arguing the amendment violates First Amendment rights. The IRS and plaintiffs now...
Caltech is ending its partnership with Simplilearn, an e-learning company, following a class-action lawsuit alleging misrepresentation of a cybersecurity boot camp. The lawsuit claimed the program falsely advertised close ties to Caltech. While neither party admitted wrongdoing, Caltech will cease its relationship after current courses conclude in November....
